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Hansen's Surf Shop is one of the most popular and well-known surf shops in Southern California. They also have a really popular online shop, so visit Hansensurf.com and browse their vast array of boardshorts as well as other surf wear.
Boardshorts are a form of men and now also women's beachwear. Originally they were created for use in water sports, specifically for surfing, but in more recent years they have become much more popular and have become a well-liked form of general beach and swimwear.
The name "boardshorts" comes directly from watersports that utilize boards, such as surfing. They are sometimes called "boardies" in slang, especially in Australia and "baggies" in South Africa. Boardshorts are especially well-liked in North America and have spread beyond surfing especially as the skater punk fashion trend got underway.
Boardshorts are designed to be quick-drying, and are generally made from smooth polyester or nylon material. Amongst their redeeming qualities are the fact that they are durable and can handle a bit of wear from extended contact with a surfboard and in addition, remain both comfortable and light-weight. They are well-adapted to their use in various active watersports.
Boardshorts do not have an elastic waist like many swim shorts do; instead they have got a more rigid waistband which opens at the front, often with a velcro fly. In addition to this, a lace-up tie holds the front together for extra security. This double fail-safe system has been specially designed make it impossible for the shorts to fall down or even be pulled of by the force of a wave if the wearer has a wipeout. Authentic surfing Boardshorts often feature a very small internal pocket that is sealed with velcro. This is a handy little pocket to safeguard your car or house key whilst you are surfing.
Many of the boardshorts found at Hansensurf.com feature designs with vibrant color, Hawaiian floral images and highlighted stitched but this is on no account a necessity in all boardshorts. Boardshorts are normally longer than some shorts or form-fitting speedo styles of swimwear and sometimes they have a baggy appearance.
Just about all swimsuit manufacturers and many designer brands now produce boardshorts and Hansensurf.com stocks many of these, including Hurley Boardshorts, Oneill Boardshorts, Quicksilver Boardshorts, Rip Curl Boardshorts and Volcom Boardshorts.
